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Saiyaara Shatters Records as India's Top Romantic Film

1/2/2026

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Mohit Suri celebrated that his film Saiyaara became the highest-grossing romantic film in Indian cinema history, earning INR569.75 crore.
Saiyaara was released on July 18, 2025, introducing newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda.
Suri said the film's unexpected success validated his vision for a unique romantic story amid action-driven trends.
In 2025, high-budget films such as Chhaava and Dhurandhar also achieved box office success, showing a diverse film landscape.

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Mohit Suri celebrated that his film Saiyaara became the highest-grossing romantic film in Indian cinema history, earning INR569.75 crore.
Saiyaara was released on July 18, 2025, introducing newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda.
Suri said the film's unexpected success validated his vision for a unique romantic story amid action-driven trends.
In 2025, high-budget films such as Chhaava and Dhurandhar also achieved box office success, showing a diverse film landscape.